KLRU shares the inspiring stories of the people that are making our community a success! As part of our American Graduate initiative, we’re honoring American Graduate Champions that have been submitted by the community.

Today’s champion is Gina Lozano! Gina Lozano is a debate coach in Lockhart, Texas. She goes above and beyond to teach and nurture her students. “Besides being my debate coach Gina has been a mentor to her students, aiding in finding scholarships for college, acting almost like a counselor in listening to problems and offering advice on how to handle them in a mature manner,” her nomination form said.

Do you know someone in our community who is working to improve high school success for students throughout Central Texas? Recognize them as an American Graduate Champion! American Graduate Champions can be students who work as mentors, business leaders who serve as role models, school officials making changes to better the system, parent activists, and even struggling students who are overcoming obstacles in order to graduate.